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  2. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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    While most junk email can seem like a minor annoyance, certain types of email can cause problems for not only you but other people you email. Sometimes these emails can contain dangerous viruses or malware that can infect your computer by downloading attached software, screensavers, photos, or offers for free products.

  3. Identify legitimate AOL websites, requests, and communications

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    • Viewing from web-based email - Emails from AOL will include icons that will indicate it is either Official mail or Certified mail, depending on the type of email you received. • Viewing from 3rd-party apps - The AOL icons won't appear in apps, even if the email is truly from us. Check the sender's email address without opening the email ...

  4. The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text ...

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    The Federal Trade Commission said there were no task scams in 2020, there were 5,000 in 2023 and then task scams quadrupled by the first half of 2024.

  5. List of fake news websites - Wikipedia

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    Started in 2015, this fake news website is also designed to look like a local television outlet. Several of the website's fake stories have successfully spread on social media. Has the same IP address as Action News 3. [25] [316] [317] [312] [308] [309] TheRacketReport.com TheRacketReport.com Per PolitiFact. Has the same IP address as Action ...

  6. Use AOL Official Mail to confirm legitimate AOL emails

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    AOL Mail is focused on keeping you safe while you use the best mail product on the web. One way we do this is by protecting against phishing and scam emails though the use of AOL Official Mail. When we send you important emails, we'll mark the message with a small AOL icon beside the sender name.

  7. Fake news websites in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Fake news websites deliberately publish hoaxes, propaganda, and disinformation to drive web traffic inflamed by social media. [8] [9] [10] These sites are distinguished from news satire as fake news articles are usually fabricated to deliberately mislead readers, either for profit or more ambiguous reasons, such as disinformation campaigns.

  8. 'Be wary:' FBI warns shoppers of holiday scams as Black ...

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    The holiday shopping season has returned, and so has the potential for scams. The FBI warns shoppers to "always" be wary of deals that seem too good to be true, especially as you begin to scope ...

  9. Phishing - Wikipedia

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    Another popular approach to fighting phishing is to maintain a list of known phishing sites and to check websites against the list. One such service is the Safe Browsing service. [109] Web browsers such as Google Chrome, Internet Explorer 7, Mozilla Firefox 2.0, Safari 3.2, and Opera all contain this type of anti-phishing measure.